GOVERNMENT

government
A group of people that governs a
community or unit. It sets and
administers public policy and exercises
executive, political and sovereign power
through customs, institutions, and laws
within a state. A government can be
classified into many types--democracy,
republic, monarchy, aristocracy, and
dictatorship are just a few.
USAGE EXAMPLES
Because businesses of all kinds are
subject to government oversight and
regulation, it is imperative that
business owners have a good
relationship with local government
leaders.
When I asked the hotel employee if
the hotel had a government rate, she
told me that I would have to have
my government id or badge at the
time of check in.
Many people believe that the role of
government in a capitalist country
should be to stand aside and let
people get things done.
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